Brockton police search for suspect in kidnapping, sexual assault

Brockton police are searching for a male suspect who allegedly kidnapped a woman at gunpoint on Ash Street and sexually assaulted her early Thursday morning, police Lt. Paul Bonanca said in a statement Saturday.

By Maria Papadopoulos

The Enterprise, Brockton, MA

By Maria Papadopoulos

Posted Dec. 15, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated Dec 15, 2013 at 3:19 PM

By Maria Papadopoulos

Posted Dec. 15, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated Dec 15, 2013 at 3:19 PM

BROCKTON

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Police have stepped up patrols in the Ash Street area and have issued a warning to women in the city after an armed kidnapping and sexual assault, police said.

Police are searching for a male suspect who allegedly kidnapped a woman at gunpoint on Ash Street and sexually assaulted her early Thursday morning, police Lt. Paul Bonanca said in a statement Saturday.

“This suspect is considered armed and dangerous,” Bonanca said.

The victim was approached while leaving a home on Ash Street about 2:21 a.m. Thursday, Bonanca said.

“The suspect commandeered the victim’s vehicle at gunpoint, and drove the victim to nearby ATMs in an unsuccessful attempt to obtain money,” Bonanca said.

The suspect then allegedly drove the victim to Wales Ave before fleeing on foot toward Main Street, Bonanca said.

Bonanca described the suspect as a black male in his late 20s, standing about 5 feet, 8 inches tall, weighing 140 pounds, and wearing a red hooded sweatshirt, black sweat pants and a ski mask.

No other similar incidents had been reported by Sunday afternoon, police said.

Anyone with information on the attack is urged to call detectives at 508-941-0234.